Radio Korea Moves From Koreatown

Radio Korea, the beloved Korean-language radio station in Los Angeles for decades, has relocated from Koreatown to La Palma in Orange County, marking the end of an era for longtime broadcasters like Richard Choi, who retired rather than face a grueling commute. Once a lifeline during the 1992 L.A. riots, the station served as a beacon of community resilience, broadcasting critical updates and support in Korean. The move, driven by rising costs and parking woes, coincides with Koreatown’s redevelopment into affordable housing and reflects a broader shift as Southern California’s Korean community spreads — Orange County now boasts two official Koreatowns. Though Radio Korea maintains a small Koreatown office and vows unchanged local reporting, the departure stings deeply, as the station was more than a broadcast hub — it was a symbol of identity, history, and civic awakening for Korean Americans. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76193cf7a19820a0